2010 Chevrolet Camaro vs 2008 Dodge Challenger

2010 Chevrolet Camaro

2008 Dodge Challenger

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2-Door Coupe 1LT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Camaro 2-Door Coupe 1LT	17	29	$22,924	$23,880
Camaro 2-Door Coupe 1SS	16	24	$29,707	$30,945
Camaro 2-Door Coupe 2LT	17	29	$25,800	$26,875
Camaro 2-Door Coupe 2SS	16	24	$32,587	$33,945
Camaro 2-Door Coupe LS	17	29	$21,772	$22,680

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2-Door Coupe SRT8

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Challenger 2-Door Coupe SRT8	13	18	$34,803	$37,320

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,924

$34,803

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,880

$37,320

Monthly Payment Estimate

$398 / month

$622 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

After what felt like an eternity of waiting, the 2010 Chevy Camaro is here—and it's good.

One look at the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 makes you want to stomp on the throttle and light up its big fat radials.

TCC Likes

Standout styling
Great V-6, six-speed manual powertrain
Powerful V-8 "SS" edition

Modern muscle car styling
HEMI horsepower
Dynamic handing

TCC Dislikes

Limited outward visibility
Tight rear seat
Aspects of interior are dull

No manual transmission until 2009
Interior not as dramatic as exterior
SRT8 model is pricey

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

13 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

18 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Midsize sedan

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

51.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

58.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

93.9

Second Head Room (in)

35.3

37.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

42.5

53.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

42.0

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

54.7

Second Leg Room (in)

29.9

32.6

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

39.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.7

63.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

190.4

197.7

Height, Overall (in)

54.2

57.0

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.1

63.1

Wheelbase (in)

112.3

116.0

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

33.0

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.5

75.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.3

16.2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 0.9

13.78 x 1.02

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.64 x 1.18

14.17 x 1.26

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.0

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

38.9

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.5

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

QAM

TR9

Front Tire Size

P245/55R18

P245/45ZR20

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

QAM

TR9

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/55R18

P245/45ZR20

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3728

4140

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

20 x 9.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

20 x 9.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

625

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

160

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 5200

420 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

LLT

ESF

Displacement

3.6L/220

6.1L/370

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

304 @ 6400

425 @ 6200

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas V8

Fuel System

SIDI

SFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.63

1.41

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear wheel drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.83

Trans Description Cont. Again

w/Autostick

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.67

3.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.58

2.19

Trans Order Code

MN6

DGJ

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.27

3.06

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

3.59

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Camaro

Dodge Challenger

Body Style

2dr Cpe

2 Door Coupe

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

4.5-Link Independent

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

five-link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link Strut

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Ball Joint

SLA

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.9

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